… of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in articles among the European population, retailers and industry. AskREACH developed the smartphone app Scan4Chem which can be used to … Croatia: Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DKEPA), Danish … Croatia: Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DKEPA), Danish …

… To capture the availability of Human Biomonitoring data in the EU member states and to better understand the health impacts of exposure to harmful substances, the … exposure to i.a. chromium (VI), other harmful chemicals, to diisocyanates and in E-waste handling. A targeted Intervention Study on Mercury was done to evaluate …

… Bio-based and biodegradable plastics Einwegtüte aus Biokunststoff Source: Francesca Schellhaas … The effects tend to shift: while conventional fossil-based plastics release more climate-impacting CO 2 , the ecological footprint of bio-based plastics shows a … then chemically modified. 2.5. May bio-based plastic bags be disposed of in the biowaste bin? Generally: No. Bio-based plastics are not always biodegradable. Plastic …

… Responsible use of chemicals and household products Environmentally conscious cleaning also keeps the oceans … What's the problem? Chemicals from cleaning agents, pesticides and household waste end up in rivers and ultimately in the sea. What can be done? By washing and …

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… Overfishing Environmentally and climate-friendly travel by bus and train Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA last update on 14.08.2025 The problem: The oceans …

… The problem: Underwater noise from human activity can disturb marine life and, in some cases, harm it by impairing hearing. Underwater noise can also disrupt the communication and orientation of marine life, which in the worst case can lead to stranding or population decline. Whales, dolphins and seals are particularly affected, …

… Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 14.08.2025 The problem: Plastic pellets and products are a source of pollution throughout their lifecycle as they leak into … industry. Litter that is carelessly left on beaches also often ends up in the sea. Waste from cities, for example, can be carried by wind and rain into streams and …